Changes in life circumstances can cause stress, anxiety, anger, depression and a whole host of other emotions. Your experiences are important to me and as a Therapist my role is to work with you to provide support, hope and healing. Throughout the treatment process, we will develop meaningful insight, solutions, and new strategies for the challenges you are experiencing.
I am Cherie Dockery, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with 15 years experience working with adults, youth and families experiencing depression, trauma, addiction, crisis, anxiety and other life issues. I utilize a non-judgmental and empathic approach, emphasizing your natural abilities and strengths to support growth and healing in a safe, comfortable environment. My clinical approach includes Cognitive-Behavioral, Person Centered, Solution Focused, Family Systems Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
It takes strength to want to change and courage to ask for help. I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LCSW 22321
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Working with Cherie has been life-changing and I highly recommend her as a therapist. She is so caring, encouraging, and a great listener. I always felt supported and respected and felt comfortable coming to her about anything. I always took something valuable away from every session and looked forward to our meetings.
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Cherie for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Right off the bat I felt so comfortable with Cherie which made me open up quickly and easily. I felt so heard and she validated my feelings and made me feel like I'm not "crazy." I was able to reach out to her when we didn't have a scheduled session and she would respond to me within a day. She was also able to accommodate me when she didn't have a slots that worked with my schedule. She's a great therapist and it was truly a pleasure to have her guide me through my healing journey.
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Cherie for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Cherie Dockery helped me achieve my goals that I could not foresee when I started sessions with her. Her style of therapy is constructive, honest, joyful, and overall supportive in every aspect of my journey… I’m sure others would strongly agree. I would look forward to meeting with Dr. Dockery because of the strength and motivation she helped me see in myself. I am absolutely grateful to have had Cherie as a therapist because I can see past the trees of darkness, right into the brightly lit sky. I have so much respect for Ms. Cherie and thank her for ultimately saving my life.
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Cherie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cherie was my first therapist I have ever had the chance of working with. I came into therapy with anxious, negative thoughts and an unclear path/purpose for my life. Cherie helped me work through every aspect of my life in the best way. She has taught me how to work through my negative thoughts, anxious feelings, past events that haunt me, and so much more. Thanks to Cherie I have cleared up a lot of my life and finally feel happy and free. I am super thankful for how much Cherie has helped me in the past 6 months! I highly recommend her!
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Cherie for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
very caring and understanding my concerns and needs.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Cherie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
I am so pleased and comfortable with my therapist, Cherie Dockery! I have learned so much about myself in our sessions. Cherie has a great sense of humor and a golden heart of compassion. I always look forward to our sessions!!!
Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Cherie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem